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  • Simulators can allow run throughs for crew in areas of tight navigation
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    No easy way in

    2014-02-19T10:00:00Z

    While ports in emerging markets may be interesting for strategic reasons - especially if they are concerned with energy cargo - these facilities can be challenging for ships to approach.

  • Green EFFORTS is a collaborative research project, aiming at the reduction of energy consumption and improving  a clear energy mix in the seaports and at terminals.
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    Reduction of Carbon Footprint of Ports and Terminals – Fiction and Reality

    2014-02-18T20:30:00Z

    GREEN EFFORTS considers opportunities and requirements to measure, monitor and control port and terminal emissions. This is compatible to other transport areas in order to eventually achieve an emission control system coherently and comprehensively covering the whole transport chain in a standardised way, says Prof. Jens Froese, Coordinator of the ...

  • The new Liebherr equipment should help Transnet save on both efficiency and emissions
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    Liebherr delivers efficiency at Transnet

    2014-02-18T18:42:00Z

    Liebherr has secured an order to deliver four ship to shore cranes and 18 rubber tyred gantry cranes to Transnet Port Terminals in South Africa to help improve efficiency and provide environmental benefits at the terminal.

  • 'MT Borgoy' is the world's first LNG-driven tug
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    Zeebrugge completes ‘first’ bunkering operation

    2014-02-18T17:31:00Z

    The Port of Zeebrugge has completed a ‘truck to ship’ LNG bunkering operation – the first to be performed in the Flemish coastal port.

  • The European Union will co-finance with €3.9 million from the TEN-T Programme a project to extend one of the terminals and renew the intermodal infrastructure of the northern Italian Port of Genoa.
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    Port of Genoa receives TEN-T money

    2014-02-18T16:13:00Z

    The port of Genoa is going to receive €3.9 million from the TEN-T Programme for its project to extend one of its terminals and renew the intermodal infrastructure.

  • Yilport will implement the APS solutions at its new terminal, Gemport, under construction in Gemlink. Photo: Yilport Holding
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    Yilport automates Turkish terminals

    2014-02-18T15:47:00Z

    Yilport is to implement APS Technology Group’s (APS) gate automation and operating solutions for four multipurpose ports it operates in Turkey – a move that APS says is a “game-changer” for the industry.

  • Westports is looking at further opportunities to increase throughput by tapping into emerging shipping routes
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    Westports profits up by 19%

    2014-02-18T12:13:00Z

    The Malaysian operator Westports reports that its profits for the last quarter of 2013 were up by 19% on the previous year owing to increased container volume.

  • tidal ports beckoning in ships along their fairway sometimes have their fingers crossed
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    In the shallow end

    2014-02-18T10:00:00Z

    Tackling depth blackspots can be a key to increased productivity, explains Stevie Knight

  • HGIM said that its new LNG fuelling facility will be the first of its kind in the US Photo: HGIM
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    US LNG fuelling facility

    2014-02-17T12:16:00Z

    New Orleans based Harvey Gulf International Marine (HGIM) has begun construction on its new US$25m LNG fuelling facility at the Port Fourchon terminal in Louisiana.

  • Miami is in the midst of its most ambitious improvement programme yet
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    Miami construction progresses

    2014-02-17T12:03:00Z

    The final option has been granted for the PortMiami harbour deepening project, which will see the port dredged to a depth of between 50 and 52 feet to accommodate post Panamax cargo ships.

  • The new ferry will be the 'first' LNG-powered ferry for Denmark
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    Samsø calls for turn-key LNG solution

    2014-02-17T11:19:00Z

    A pre-qualification notice has been released to find an LNG bunkering solution for Denmark’s first LNG ferry operating between Samsø and Hou in Jutland.

  • Terminal operating systems can sometimes focus too heavily on container operations to the detriment of other types of cargoes. Credit: Jaxport
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    Solutions for bulk

    2014-02-17T10:00:00Z

    Traditional bulk facilities and mixed cargo terminals need more comprehensive TOS coverage as Alex Hughes finds out

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    Turkish global port operator connects with APS

    2014-02-17T10:00:00Z

    Expanding port operator Yilport Holding (YPH) has signed a deal with APS Technology for the supply of automation technologies at four of the group’s Turkish terminals, with options for further deliveries as more hubs are added to the group.

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    Navis optimises terminal productivity

    2014-02-14T17:07:00Z

    Navis is kick starting the advancement of terminal operational performance (TOP) with the launch of its Navis Optimisation Services to help terminals increase operational profitability.

  • The new Alternative Maritime Emission Control System (AMECS) could provide an alternative to shore power at Long Beach
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    POLB puts new ‘shore power’ to the test

    2014-02-14T16:51:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach (POLB) is putting US$2,063,624 of funding towards testing a new air pollution-control technology for docked cargo ships.

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    Complexities and cost

    2014-02-14T10:00:00Z

    The main type of Islamic finance used in major asset financing is Murabaha, a cost-plus sale system. Instead of charging interest, the structure features an agreed mark-up, or charge price, over time. Another option is Ijara, a leasing contract where the rent includes a return to cover the finance. Another, ...

  • The CSS portable BWT systems aim to provide owners with a low cost solution to achieving compliance
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    New portable BWT systems

    2014-02-13T17:45:00Z

    Cleanship Solutions (CSS), part of the Malin Group, has developed a range of fully containerised, portable ballast water treatment (BWT) systems, suitable for modular use in a range of vessels and applications.

  • KT Maritime's three 42m, 100 tonne bollard-pull vessels to assist in product offloading at the Prelude FLNG Project
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    LNG support vessel contract

    2014-02-13T12:36:00Z

    Shell Australia has awarded a major contract for the design, construction and operation of three Infield Support Vessels (ISVs) to KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Lt.

  • Larry Lam, founder of Portek, who sadly passed away this week
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    A tribute to Larry Lam, founder of Portek

    2014-02-13T11:53:00Z

    Portek International Pte Ltd (Portek) is sad to inform that Mr Larry Lam, its founder and former chairman, passed away on 11th February 2014 with his family by his side. He was 62 years old.

  • The UK's London Gateway benefitted from Islamic financing
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    Cash with conditions

    2014-02-13T10:00:00Z

    Islamic finance is growing fast as an investment solution, as Felicity Landon finds out